Scott Houwman was born in the Mitchell Methodist Hospital in 1967. He is a 1985 graduate of Washington High School of Sioux Falls. He attended the University of South Dakota through the fall semester of his junior year before enlisting in the US Army where he served a 2 year enlistment as a medic with an honorable discharge as an E-4 (specialist) in 1990. He completed his undergraduate work at South Dakota State University in 1991. Scott achieved his Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of South Dakota in 1993. During the spring semester Scott was called to serve in Operation Desert Storm from January through April. Scott worked at Huron Regional Medical Center for 14 months before starting University Physical Therapy in December of 1994. Scott, his wife Carla and daughter Tori moved to Mitchell with UPT in 1995, and with the addition of their son Tyler in 1996, have enjoyed the great family life Scott's hometown has afforded. The support and family atmosphere Mitchell has given to the business is the main reason UPT is now the largest provider of physical therapy and related services in the area. Scott and Carla wish to offer their thanks to all those who have made University Physical Therapy their choice for rehabilitation, personal training, and athletic training services.

My name is Ann Schmidt, I am a physical therapist at University Physical Therapy. I grew up in a small Minnesota community. I attended Gustavus Adolphus College and received my Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. From there, I began my master's work at Des Moines University and attained my degree in Physical Therapy. Since that time I have practiced for 10 years in a variety of settings. My husband, Jeff, and 4 children have enjoyed getting settled in the Mitchell community. University Physical Therapy offered me a home to practice progressive and personal physical therapy.

Hi, my name is Kerri Muehler and I am an occupational therapist at University Physical Therapy. I am a graduate of the University of North Dakota receiving a BS in OT in 1986, and a graduate of North Dakota State University receiving a MS in education in 1998. I have had the opportunity to work with many individuals over the years within the framework of occupational therapy. My experience crosses many practice areas including adult rehabilitation and school system therapy. In addition, I have taught within assistant level as well as graduate occupational therapy professional education programs and I am currently a faculty member at the University of South Dakota on a part-time basis in the occupational therapy department. My professional interests include teaching and learning, upper extremity rehabilitation, splinting, dysphagia, low vision, and neurodevelopmental therapy. My personal interests include family activities, camping, scrap booking, baking, craft activities and time spent with friends.

My name is Gary Mentzel, and I am a physical therapist at University Physical Therapy. I grew up in Huron where I graduated from high school in 1991. I graduated from South Dakota State University in 1996 with a degree in Health Sciences. I then obtained my Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of South Dakota in 1998. My interests include sports injuries, manual therapy and orthopedic conditions. A majority of my continuing education courses have focused on various manual therapy approaches. I am certified in Active Release Techniques (ART) which is a specific, advanced form of treatment to address soft tissue injuries. Also, I have received training in Maitland approach to address spine conditions. I have two children and we are excited to be part of this successful organization.

My name is Jen Jensen and I moved to Mitchell after graduating from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May, 2006. I attended South Dakota State University and received my bachelor degree in Exercise Science and minors in Health Science and Nutrition. My interest areas include athletic injuries, the geriatric population and women's health. I live in Mitchell with my husband, Ryan, and enjoy running, collecting antiques, reading books, and spending time with family and friends.

I was born at Lake Preston, South Dakota and grew up on a farm south of Lake Preston. My husband and I have been married for nearly 27 years and have farmed for that many years as well. We have three wonderful sons who are also interested in farming someday. At the age of 37, I decided to go to college and took various courses at SDSU, two of which were chemistry and anatomy. I enjoyed anatomy and decided to enroll in the associate course of physical therapy at Lake Area Technical Institute. In May of 2000 I graduated from LATI with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy. Since September of 2000 I have worked for University Physical Therapy at its DeSmet and Howard branches. I enjoy my occupation and always find it rewarding to help others.

My name is Lisa Neugebauer and I have been with UPT since 2002 as office manager. I graduated from Dakota State College and have 22 years of experience in the medical field. My experience covers all areas from transcription, ICD-9 and CPT coding, filing and appealing claims with insurance carriers, as well as accounting and payroll duties. I feel UPT offers patients a very personal experience from the insurance aspect, as all communication is done prior to the treatments. This helps the patient realize the insurance plan they have as well as helps avoid denials and unnecessary costs to the patient. I have been married to my husband Norman for 18 years, and we have three daughters. During my free time I enjoy golfing, camping and spending time with my family.

My name is Diane Sullivan, and I have been at University Physical Therapy since 2005. I was raised in Mitchell, and graduated from Mitchell High School and Mitchell Technical Institute. I have worked in the medical field for the past 16 years, doing a variety of clerical and receptionist duties. I live in Mitchell with my husband Louie, and we have two sons. Tyler, our oldest, attends Augustana College in Sioux Falls, and Guy, attends Mitchell High School. In my free time I enjoy reading, church activities, and hunting for antiques.